Add 36/72 and 2/27
36/72 + 2/27 is 31/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
36/72 = 36 × 3/72 × 3 = 108/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216 - Add the two like fractions:
108/216 + 16/216 = 108 + 16/216 = 124/216 - 124/216 simplified gives 31/54
- So, 36/72 + 2/27 = 31/54
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